Steve G. Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Another thing about bearings. While it is commonly thought that "sealed bearings" are sealed, they can and should be opened up to re-introduce fresh oil into them. The rubber end seal does come off undamaged if you are carefull with a slotted screwdriver. I've done it for years, even on new bearings. You would be surprised at the lack of grease in a new bearing. Last Saturday I had a new tire installed onto my V11 wheel, and after I got it back, I made sure to repack the front bearings before installing the wheel back on the bike. Ciao, Steve G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rollingthunder Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Just noticed an ABBA stand on eBay for those who are interested - its in the UK. ABBA stand on ebay All the best, RT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaing Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Another thing about bearings. While it is commonly thought that "sealed bearings" are sealed, they can and should be opened up to re-introduce fresh oil into them. The rubber end seal does come off undamaged if you are carefull with a slotted screwdriver. I've done it for years, even on new bearings. You would be surprised at the lack of grease in a new bearing. 58612[/snapback] Hi Steve, I agree about the lack of lube. But I have had trouble lifting the seal without damaging it. Do you use the screw driver on the inner circumference or the outer circumference of the seal? Damaging the inner is more critical, but the outer seems more difficult to get at. A parts guy at my local auto-parts place recommended a grease needle to slide under the seal, but I found that damaged the seal and when I injected, it was quick to ooze back out, which meant I had to move it around the bearing damaging the seal more. Also, when you mentioned both oil and grease. What do you use? I found that the bearings seem to come with what appears to be a thick oil But I have just used thick lithium bearing grease. I suppose it is all good, but it better to stick with one type of lube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrt Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 What about a dental pick? We have a dental school here, so I get various shaped picks all the time. I've got the cleanest teeth around, but my gums are a bit perforated... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaing Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Oh yah, one of those dental spatulas would be perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrt Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 I'll send ya one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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